The monograph addresses, from an Australian perspective, strategies to help disabled youth make the transition from school to work. The first chapter discusses underlying philosophy and principles (normalization, independent living, self-determination, the role of education in the transition process, and the role of work in adult living). Issues for analysis in the process of transition are discussed in Chapter 2 and include definitions and degrees of handicap, options on leaving regular or special schools, alternatives to competitive employment, youth traineeships, promotion of more flexible working arrangements, parent and community involvement, and personnel preparation. Chapter 3 looks at transitional program strategies at the school level, at the tertiary level of training, and at the level of community living and vocational placement. Over half the monograph contains brief program descriptions of innovative transition programs in Australia, some established by government agencies but most arising from community efforts. A final section provides commentaries of three Americans: G. T. Bellamy, D. Brolin, and M. Peterson. (DB)